3697 Redding Ave
Sacramento 95820 · Tahoe Park East · City of Sacramento · Coordinates: 38.54141, -121.42295
Executive Verdict · Public-Records Synthesis
Zoned R-1 in City of Sacramento with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $537,000 ($473,000–$601,000).
Upsides & Opportunities
- ✓ ADU & SB 9 infill pathways screen as likely eligible
Zoned R-1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 6,534 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 4 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: City of Sacramento zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
- ✓ 3 documented municipal building permits on file
On-parcel permit history is indexed through Aug 21, 2020, letting you verify roof, HVAC, electrical, or structural work against seller disclosures.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
Watchouts & Due Diligence
- ! Mapped flood awareness zone (Zone X: minimal flood hazard)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: minimal flood hazard. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
- ! 6 slow or stalled nearby projects within ½ mile
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 4051 69th St (0.21 mi S, entitled). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
- ! Year 1 Prop 13 tax reset (~$6,572/yr at $537,000)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$548/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 6,534 sq ft (0.15 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Residential · Two Family · Duplex
- Tax rate area:
- 03038
- Addresses on lot:
- 3697 REDDING AVE; 3701 REDDING AVE
Zoning & Land Use
R-1 — Single-Unit Dwelling Zone (R)
2040 General Plan: Neighborhood (FAR up to 1)
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADULikely eligible
Zoned R-1 (single-family residential): state law allows ADUs where homes are allowed.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone.
- SB 9: split into two lotsLikely eligible
Zoned R-1, a single-family residential zone. The lot is 6,534 sq ft by the assessor, room for two lots of at least 1,200 sq ft, each at least 40% of the original.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06067C0195H, effective August 16, 2012
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $473,000 – $601,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 95820) · FY 2026
Studio $1,530 · 1BR $1,610 · 2BR $1,980 · 3BR $2,640 · 4BR $3,040
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
13 active or recent development projects (13 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 375 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction7 permits (5 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)10 permits (11 units)
- Demolition2 permits
- Additions & renovations31 permits
- Building systems301 permits
- Repairs7 permits
- Other17 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 4051 69th St (Entitled)0.21 mi S
In "Entitled" for 2.1 yr (since Sep 24, 2024), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 2 new homes at 3975 67th St (Entitled)0.22 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 3.3 yr (since Jul 18, 2023), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 3301 65th St. Attached ADUs (Entitled)0.36 mi NW
In "Entitled" for 3.9 yr (since Dec 21, 2022), exceeding the 184d median and 575d 90th percentile for new duplex / half-plex permits in City of Sacramento (n=115).
- 4000 65th Street ADU (Entitled)0.36 mi SW
In "Entitled" for 5.4 yr (since Jun 18, 2021), exceeding the 45d median and 184d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in City of Sacramento (n=3,657).
Entity-resolved builders & contractors in ½ mile: Cool Running Heating And Air (1 on parcel, 1 in ½ mi · HVAC / heat pump); John Mansfield (31 in ½ mi · New single-family home); Jackson Properties (20 in ½ mi · Remodel / interior alteration); Caldwell Construction (7 in ½ mi · Addition (adds square footage)); Premier Pools (5 in ½ mi · Pool / spa).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (3 permits, 0 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2015029 | HVAC / heat pump | Expired Permit | Iss. Aug 21, 2020 | $9,200 | No Duct Work Permitted. Change-out Ground Mount to Ground Mount. The existing unit shall be removed. The new unit shall … |
| RES-1906907 | Roof replacement | Finaled | Iss. Apr 19, 2019 | $9,000 | HSG CASE-19-003793: Re-Roof w/ Tear off, install 28 squares of CRRC approved Dimensional Shingle roofing material. In-pr… |
| RES-1903033 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Feb 20, 2019 | $15,000 | Unit 3697 and Unit 3701-New Windows, Complete House Remodel including Kitchen and Bath, New Electrical devices ( can lig… |